Today, Jaquet Droz unveils three new unique limited-edition versions of the Grande Seconde Skelet-One. Its signature figure-eight design is formed by an entirely sapphire dial along with indexes and hands in 18K gold suspended above a brushed hours and minutes ring. At 6 o’clock, the large seconds hand that soars over the sapphire creates the illusion that it is floating, while directly below the tiniest details of a hand-crafted movement can be admired. It is powered by a silicon balance spring and pallet lugs, a double-barrel with nearly three days of power reserve —68 hours—, including an openwork oscillating weight in 18K white gold which is nestled in the rim of the 41.5 mm plasma ceramic plasma case.
Turning the watch over reveals the beating heart inside the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Skelet-One. The in-house calibre 2663 SQ is a 30-jewel automatic movement that beats at a frequency of 28,800 vph to provide a power reserve of 68 hours when fully wound. The 18K white gold oscillating weight is engraved with the individual watch number.
The three new variations include green, sky blue, and yellow. Limited to only 28 pieces each, these new color variations can also be found on the fabric handmade straps, the watch’s hands, and each of the dial’s rail-tracks. The index and screws on both the green and sky blue versions are made from 18K white gold. For a contrasting effect, the hours and minutes ring as well as the case have been crafted from black ceramic. The yellow version on the other hand plays with warmer tones. It is unique for its red-gold index and screws, its white gold hours and minutes ring, and its plasma ceramic case.
Forged in a high-temperature oven, the case is embellished with a metallic glow, avoiding the addition of any metal particles. This transformation in a color that occurs at a molecular level helps to maintain all the inherent properties of ceramic while simultaneously adding an optimal and harmonious chromatic contrast.
Sticker Price $26,300 USD. For more info on Jaquet Droz click here.
